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AIRMAN LEADERSHIP SCHOOL DESIGN GUIDE

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Air Mobility Command’s goal is to ensure our junior airmenhave a professional learning environment in which to developtheir leadership and management skills. To achieve this goal,AMC must invest wisely and deliver quality facilities for thosewho will help lead our command in the next century.

Commanders at all levels, senior enlisted advisors, and edu-cation program managers must be committed to upgrading our Airman Leadership Schools. This guide will serve as a blueprint for developing a facility investment program tobring your facilities up to AMC standards.

“The Air Mobility Team... Responsive Global Reach for America... Every Day!”

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1Introduction

A. Purpose........................................................................................................................1B. Design Guide Scope and Use ........................................................................................2

1. Project Initiation2. Design

Chapter 2Functional Analysis

A. Functional Requirements..............................................................................................31. Education Areas2. Interaction Areas3. Administrative Areas4. Support Areas

B. Functional Area Relationships ......................................................................................31. Education Areas2. Interaction Areas3. Administrative Areas4. Support Areas

C. Space Requirements .....................................................................................................5D. Concept Floor Plan.......................................................................................................6

Chapter 3Design Standards and Criteria

A. Standards .....................................................................................................................71. Window Treatments2. Artwork3. Wallcoverings4. Floor Coverings5. Ceilings6. Doors7. Signs8. Support Systems9. Special Requirements

10. Plants and Accessories

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Chapter 3Design Standards and Criteria (Cont’d)

11. Rest Rooms12. Color Concepts13. Communications

B. Interior Finish Schedule ...............................................................................................9

Chapter 4Education Areas

A. Seminar Room(s) .......................................................................................................11B. Auditorium ................................................................................................................12C. Projection/Storage Room ............................................................................................13D. Guest Speaker Waiting Room .....................................................................................14E. Learning Resource Center ..........................................................................................15

Chapter 5Interaction Areas

A. Enlisted Heritage Room..............................................................................................17B. Student Lounge ..........................................................................................................18

Chapter 6Administrative Areas

A. Waiting and Reception Area .......................................................................................19B. Administrative Area ...................................................................................................20C. Program Manager’s and Instructors’ Offices ................................................................21D. Computing/Test Analysis Room..................................................................................22

References

List of Publications..........................................................................................................23

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List of Figures

Figure Number Page Number DescriptionFigure 1-A 1 Functional Area Relationships for the Airman Leadership SchoolFigure 2-A 4 Functional Area Relationships for the Administrative, Education,

Interaction, and Support AreasFigure 2-B 6 Concept Floor Plan for the Airman Leadership School

List of Tables

Table Number Page Number DescriptionTable 2-A 5 Seminar Room(s) Requirements for the Airman Leadership SchoolTable 2-B 5 Functional Space Requirements for the Airman Leadership SchoolTable 3-A 10 Interior Finish Schedule for the Airman Leadership School

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he Airman Leadership School’smotto — “Developing Leader-

ship Through Quality Education” —is indicative of its important mission.Senior airmen with at least four yearsof active duty experience may enterthis first level of enlisted ProfessionalMilitary Education (PME). Thesefuture leaders are immediately pre-pared for greater responsibilities assupervisors, trainers, and reportingofficials.

A. PurposeThis design guide provides the basiccriteria to organize, evaluate, plan,program, and design Air MobilityCommand (AMC) Airman Leader-ship School (ALS) facilities.

The information presented shouldmake commanders and their staffsaware of important design considera-tions and aid designers in projectdevelopment. ALS facilities must

project an atmosphere of professional-ism in which students can achievetheir educational objectives. Thisdocument has been developed for use by commanders, base civil engi-neers, senior enlisted advisors, ALSprogram managers, AMC staff, designarchitects, engineers, and otherinvolved personnel. It should help all participants better understand therequirements and design criteria for an ALS facility so they can effectivelyparticipate in the project developmentprocess.

IntroductionChapter 1

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Figure 1-A: Functional Area Relationships for the Airman Leadership School.

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B. Design GuideScope and Use

This guide is applicable to all designprojects for ALS facilities. It appliesto new construction and renovationprojects, and it provides standards and criteria for determining facilityrequirements, evaluating existingfacilities, planning, and overall facility design.

This document provides the prelimi-nary information needed to identifyproject requirements and successfullyprepare project designs, and it is organized to provide informationneeded at each stage of project devel-opment. The designer should use it in conjunction with other command,Air Force and Department of Defensedocuments, and the current AMCMaster Plan for enlisted PME. At the installation level, additional infor-mation is available on the uniqueprogram and design requirements of the ALS.

1. Project InitiationThis design standard provides information for preparation of the DD Form 1391, Military ConstructionProject Data, which initiates projectdevelopment. This includes consider-ations of space criteria, overall facilitysize, and special factors to be includedin the project cost estimate. Completesite selection prior to preparation ofDD Forms 1391.

2. DesignALS facilities should present an imagein keeping with AMC’s standards ofexcellence and provide a quality toolfor commanders to manage education-al programs for career-committedsenior airmen. The overall designshould be attractive, operationallyefficient, and maintainable.

The design phase of project develop-ment includes concept design, designreviews, and construction documents.It is important for civil engineeringand the user to actively participatethroughout the design process to bring about a successful project.

Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 providedesign guidance for all the phases,including spatial relationship dia-grams, floor plans, considerations for space criteria, and special factorsto be considered.

Complete a comprehensive interiordesign (CID) package for your facilitybefore beginning any major designproject. A CID addresses interiorfinishes, artwork, signs, and furnish-ings for all design projects. It ensuresthat even small upgrade projects meetthe design objectives for the entirefacility. Refer to the AMC InteriorDesign Guide for an expanded discus-sion of interior design.

Integration of engineering, architec-tural, and interior design consider-ations during project developmentcreates a well-coordinated interiordesign. Analyze an existing facility’sstructural, electrical, communications,and mechanical systems before plan-ning interior design upgrades. Thedesigner should include infrastructureimprovements concurrently withinterior finish work. ■

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Functional Analysis

quality ALS facility reflectsthe AMC standard of “under-

stated excellence” and creates anenvironment where instructors canprovide first-rate training and educa-tion in a comfortable setting.

Developing considerations for plan-ning, programming, and designing anALS facility normally requires exten-sive coordination. This coordinationis important because of the differentorganizations involved in developingfacility requirements.

Personnel likely to have facility planning and design inputs are:

◆ Wing commander

◆ Wing safety officer

◆ Support group commander

◆ Mission support squadron commander

◆ Communications squadron commander

◆ Civil engineer squadron commander

◆ Security police squadron commander

A. FunctionalRequirements

1. Education Areasa. Seminar Room(s) - For studentclass work, case studies, and classexercises.

b. Auditorium - Supports instructionalrequirements and guest speaker presen-tations before the entire student body.

c. Projection/Storage Room - Rearscreen projection, audiovisual images,as well as storage of ALS equipmentand material.

d. Guest Speaker Waiting Room -For speakers who have scheduledpresentations in the auditorium.

e. Learning Resource Center -Students study and conduct researchrelated to ALS course work.

2. Interaction Areasa. Enlisted Heritage Room - Displayfor enlisted accomplishments andrelated memorabilia.

b. Student Lounge - Student interac-tion area before, during, and after theacademic day.

3. Administrative Areas a. Entry - Include an airlock vestibuleat the main entrance.

b. Waiting/Reception Area - Forreceiving new students and guests.

c. Administrative Area - For support-ing administrative activities.

d. Program Manager’s Office - Usedby the program manager to conductschool management activities andstaff counseling sessions.

e. Instructors’ Offices - For preparinglesson presentations and conductingstudent counseling sessions.

f. Computing/Test Analysis Room -For scoring examinations, computingand analyzing data, and storing sensi-tive information regarding studentprogress.

4. Support Areasa. Mechanical Room - For environ-mental control and fire alarmequipment.

b. Communications/ElectricalRoom - For circuit breaker panel,telephone distribution panel, LocalArea Net-work (LAN) server commu-nication equipment, and intrusionalarm controls.

c. Rest Rooms - Rest rooms shouldprovide accommodations for thedisabled and be large enough to fulfillthe needs of full training classes.

B. FunctionalAreaRelationships

1. Education Areasa. For easy student access, locate theseminar room(s) near the auditorium.

b. Locate projection/storage roomadjacent to the auditorium for audiovisual storage.

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Figure 2-A: Functional Area Relationships for the Administrative, Education, Interaction, and Support Areas.

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c. Collocate the guest speaker waitingroom and the auditorium.

d. Position the learning resource cen-ter centrally in the facility for the staffand students to share.

2. Interaction Areasa. Locate the student lounge near theseminar room(s) and auditorium, butaway from the instructors’ offices.

b. Locate the Enlisted Heritage Roomto ensure accessibility by staff, stu-dents, and guests.

3. Administrative Areasa. The instructors, students, andguests should have easy access to theadministrative area.

b. The waiting and reception areashould be adjacent to the programmanager’s office.

c. Place the program manager’s officenear the waiting/reception and administrative areas.

d. Isolate the instructors’ offices fromthe education area. These offices areused for lesson preparation and stu-dent counseling.

e. Locate the computing/test analysisroom near the instructors’ offices.

4. Support Areasa. The communications/electricalroom supports voice, data, visual, andalarm equipment.

b. Locate the mechanical room adja-cent to the communications/electricalroom.

c. Provide rest rooms near the seminarroom(s) and student lounge.

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Table 2-A: Seminar Room(s) Requirements for the Airman Leadership School.

Seminar Room(s) Requirements for the Airman Leadership School

Number of 1 2 3Seminar Room(s)

ALS Instructors 3 4 6Students Per Class 12-20 24-40 36-60

Functional Space Requirements for the Airman Leadership School

Number of Seminar Room(s) 1 2 3SF SM SF SM SF SM

Education AreasSeminar Room(s) 760 71 1,520 141 2,280 212Auditorium NA 1,410 131 1,780 165Projection/Storage Room 100 9 300 28 300 28Guest Speaker Waiting Room NA 150 14 150 14Learning Resource Center 320 30 520 48 720 67

Interaction AreasEnlisted Heritage Room 440 41 440 41 440 41Student Lounge 220 20 330 31 500 46

Administrative Areas(2)

Waiting/Reception Area 140 13 150 14 160 15Administrative Area 140 13 150 14 160 15Program Manager’s Office 200 19 200 19 200 19Instructors’ Offices 260 24 390 36 650 60Computing/Test Analysis Room 180 17 180 17 180 17

Support AreasMechanical Room 150 14 240 22 280 26Communications/Electrical Room 100 9 130 12 160 15Rest Rooms 250 23 280 26 330 31

Net Subtotal SF 3,260 303 6,390 594 8,290 771Circulation Space (20% of Net) 652 61 1,278 119 1,658 154

Total Square Footage(2) 3,912 364.(1) 7,668 713..(1) 9,948 925..(1)

Legend: SF - Square Footage; SM - Square Meters = .0929 x SF; (1) All measurements are rounded; (2) Includes square footage for “Conference Room” when required.

Table 2-B: Functional Space Requirements for the Airman Leadership School.

C. SpaceRequirements

Use Tables 2-A and 2-B to determinethe overall size of the ALS facility.Development of specific space

criteria should take into considerationexisting facilities relative to currentand future needs. Provide adequatecirculation space for the enlisted her-itage display, and the administrative,student lounge, and education areas.

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Figure 2-B: Concept Floor Plan for the Airman Leadership School.

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D.ConceptFloor Plan

Figure 2-B is an illustrative conceptualfloor plan of the minimum require-ments for a typical ALS facility.Room sizes may vary in accordancewith Table 2-B, page 5.

Organize the design around a centralcirculation spine that will provide effi-cient traffic flow through the facility.A one-story design is preferred.

Local conditions may warrant furthervariations to deal with site restric-tions, unique operational needs, or to comply with local architecturalstyles. ■

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LS facility finishes should bechosen for cost-effectiveness

in terms of life cycle maintenance, aswell as aesthetics. Interior finishes thatare durable and easy to maintain areessential to user satisfaction. Interiorsfinished in good taste produce environ-ments that encourage improved jobperformance and satisfaction.

A. StandardsSupplemental information for interiorstandards can be found in the AMCInterior Design Guide.

1. Window TreatmentsDecorative window treatments add tothe overall decor of a facility and can

effectively aid energy conservationand efficiency. Select blinds anddraperies for the seminar room(s),lounge areas, offices, and other roomsused by instructors and students.

2. ArtworkThe wall decor and artwork shouldcomplement and reinforce the facili-ty’s use and design theme.

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Select only professionally-framed pictures, paintings, and awards withcolor schemes and images that con-tribute to the facility’s decor.

3. WallcoveringsUse fabric or vinyl wallcoveringsthroughout the student and instructorareas, and the seminar and auditoriumrooms. Provide a wood chair rail toallow for a transition of different wall-coverings, when appropriate. Thiswill improve the professional appear-ance of these rooms.

Bare concrete or concrete block walls(painted or unpainted) are unaccept-able for ALS facilities.

4. Floor CoveringsFloor coverings are an important partof the interior design. They greatlyinfluence the overall visual impressionof a facility.

a. Use wall-to-wall carpeting in allareas occupied by staff and students.

b. Coordinate the colors throughoutthe ALS facility. Patterned carpethelps to “mask” soiling in high-trafficareas. Avoid stripes and linear designsthat are difficult to line up with wallsin corridors, vestibules, or irregularlyshaped rooms.

c. For durability, select a sealed concrete finish for the janitor’s closet,mechanical room, and communica-tions/electrical room.

5. CeilingsUse drop ceilings with recessed and/ortrack lighting and ceiling fans in theauditorium and seminar room(s).

6. DoorsInstall solid wood doors in seminarand auditorium rooms. Use glassdoors at the primary entry, exit, andbetween the education and adminis-trative areas.

7. SignsUse professionally made signs, appro-priately sized for viewing distance.Surface-mount interior signs at a con-sistent height. Exterior identificationsigns can be surface mounted or freestanding. The exterior sign for thisfacility must identify it as “AirmanLeadership School.”

8. Support SystemsProvide efficient, cost-effective systemsto meet standards typical of professionalcivilian educational facilities for airconditioning, plumbing, heating,ventilating, fire protection, lighting,communications, and electricalservices.

9. Special RequirementsAdditional support equipment, finishes, and training aids are requiredto meet the needs of the ALS trainingenvironment. Address items such asraised and tiered flooring, specialseating, audiovisual/communicationequipment and distribution systems,special lighting, marker boards, displaycases and other unique built-inequipment for each project.

10. Plants and AccessoriesUse live plants and accessories to soften the waiting/reception area,office areas, lounges, and other roomsas appropriate. Live plants are desir-able; however, professional quality silkplants are a suitable substitute.

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Signs should identify room names and numbers with directional arrows.

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11. Rest RoomsCentrally locate public rest rooms forthe primary student functional areas.Use ceramic tile in rest rooms wherefrequent water spills may occur.

12. Color ConceptsDesigners need to direct special atten-tion to color selection. Use neutralcolors in interior design plans forpermanent background finishes.These colors will stand the test oftime and express understated excel-lence longer than overly bold ortrendy schemes.

Select accent colors for carpets, wall-coverings, upholstery, and systemsfurniture wall panels that are subjectto periodic change. Incorporateaccent colors in graphics, borders,accessories, and artwork for designtheme consistency.

13. CommunicationsThe designer should contact the basecivil engineer and the base communi-cations unit for specific requirementsbefore planning major buildingupgrades or modifications.

a. Provide telephone and computersystem wiring to support voice, data,visual, and alarm connectivityrequirements.

b. Incorporate internal and externalconnectivity requirements in the build-ing’s design/modification projectdocuments.

B. Interior FinishSchedule

The interior designer must strive forsound, economical, functional, andaesthetic design achievements. Well-designed facilities satisfy the user’sneeds, instill pride of ownership, andpromote focused academics in theclassroom. See Table 3-A, page 10, for a listing of the interior finishes.■


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Durable materials allow for ease of maintenance. Ensure each rest room meets disabled accessibility requirements.

Provide furnishings which create an atmosphere that enhances the learning environment.

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Education Areas

Seminar Room(s) ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Auditorium ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Projection/Storage Room ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Guest Speaker Waiting Room ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Learning Resource Center ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Interaction Areas

Enlisted Heritage Room ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Student Lounge ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Administrative Areas

Waiting/Reception Area ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Administrative Office ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Program Manager’s Office ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Instructors’ Offices ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Computing/Test Analysis Room ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Support Areas

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Table 3-A: Interior Finish Schedule for the Airman Leadership School.

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student’s success is directlyinfluenced by the professional

quality of the facility’s educationareas. Designers should employ thestandards in Chapter 3, as well asadditional items listed in this chapter.

A. SeminarRoom(s)

Instructors and students use theserooms as the primary area for academiclectures and discussions. Distinctivefinishes and furnishings are essentialelements in promoting professionalismand learning.

Considerations◆ Install individual climate and

lighting controls in each seminarroom. Minimum illuminationshould be 50 foot-candles.

◆ Use durable quality furnishings.Allow for flexibility in the seatingarrangement.

◆ Furnish a raised platform for the lectern.

◆ Install prewired connectivity andequipment to support instructionalaids. This includes video projec-tors and cameras, cable-ready andclosed-circuit television, VCRs,

audio systems, LAN computer,lighted podium, and integratedcontrol panels.

◆ Meet applicable building codes for ventilation requirements.

◆ Use acoustically-rated walls (mini-mum sound transmission classrating of 45).

◆ Provide chair rail moldingthroughout the seminar room(s).

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Furnish seminar room(s) with tables and chairs that are comfortable, durable, and coordinated with the interior design of the facility.

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B. AuditoriumProvide an auditorium in schools with two or more seminar rooms.This area is the central meeting placefor the student body to participate ingroup discussions. In addition toacademic programs, the auditoriumsupports conferences and briefingspresented by guest lecturers, digni-taries, and various special programs.

Considerations◆ Design the auditorium to accom-

modate the maximum class loadplus an additional seating capacityof 20 percent for distinguishedvisitors and other invited groups.

◆ Include individual lighting con-trols. Use recessed spot lighting forthe

raised platform area and fluorescentand adjustable incandescent light-ing in the audience seating area.

◆ Ensure this area provides an unob-structed view of the speaker andprojection screen.

◆ Use fixed seating with retractabledesk tops for note taking.

◆ Furnish a raised teaching platformwith lighted lectern.

◆ Install prewired connectivity andequipment, as required, to supportthe following instructional aids:dual video projectors, 45-inchcable ready television (minimum),video/visual information equip-ment (VCRs, cameras, etc.),computer network connectivity,lighted podium containing

computer, keyboard, and monitor,cable television connectivity,closed-circuit television capability,wireless microphones, speakers,audio cassette player/recorders,video teleconferencing capability,and/or rear projection room.

◆ Locate administrative phone con-nectivity in or near the auditorium.

◆ Ensure the climate control andventilation systems provide a com-fortable environment, even for a fullauditorium. Install separate climatecontrol and ventilation systems.

◆ Use acoustically-rated walls (mini-mum sound transmission classrating of 45).

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Provide a raised, centrally located teaching platform equipped with lectern and instructional aids. Select floor, wall, and ceiling finishes that willenhance quality sound reproduction.

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C. Projection/Storage Room

Today’s PME facilities use high technology audiovisual projectionequipment to enhance student learn-ing. The dual-screen rear viewprojection capabilities found in theauditorium provide state-of-the-artsupport for group instruction and guest speaker presentations.

Considerations◆ Locate the projection/storage room

behind the stage area of the audi-torium. Include rear projectionscreen and projectors.

◆ Provide an additional secured stor-age area to ensure that high-valueequipment and materials are ade-quately protected.

◆ Install adequate shelving/cabinetsto support storage requirementsand a key or cipher lock toentrance door(s) for equipmentsecurity.

◆ Install prewired connectivity tosupport and control the followingauditorium instructional aids: dual(or single) video projectors, video/visual information equipment(VCRs, cameras, etc.), dual/singlecomputers with computer networkconnectivity, cable television con-nectivity, closed circuit televisioncapability, wireless microphones,speakers, audio cassette player/recorders, video teleconferencingcapability and/or rear projectionroom.

◆ Include normal administrativephone connectivity in the projection room.

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All interior surfaces of the projection room should be flat black. Locate projection equipment in a manner to maintain proper alignment of theimage.

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D.Guest SpeakerWaiting Room

Provide a comfortable, private area forguest speakers to perform last minutepreparations and to relax prior to theirpresentations. Ensure this areapresents a professional appearance.

Considerations◆ Furnish waiting area with a com-

fortable sofa, chairs, coffee table,credenza, and full-length mirror.

◆ Preinstall wiring for cable televi-sion and phone connection.

◆ Provide the capability to support acoffee service and a small refrigerator.

◆ Accessories should include plantsand professionally framed and matted artwork.

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E. LearningResourceCenter

Locate this area where staff and students can perform comprehensiveresearch and study in quiet, academicsurroundings. Use furnishings andaccommodations that are conduciveto a study atmosphere with easy accessto research materials.

Considerations◆ Use suitable displays of enlisted

heritage memorabilia to enhancethe professional setting.

◆ Provide furnishings for study tables with comfortable anddurable seating; include studentstudy carrels.

◆ Include inset-wall or free-standingwood shelving for reference materials.

◆ Install individual lighting controls.Use lighting that is bright but notglaring; allow for track or accentlighting, as required for displays.

◆ Use sound-dampening wall treat-ments and carpeting.

◆ Furnish video monitors andrecorder/players for individualviewing of video cassettes at appropriate study areas.

◆ Provide the capability to support thefollowing instructional aids: videomonitors, personal computer work-stations (instructional laboratory),laser printer, overhead projector, and wall-mounted marker board.

◆ Use prewired data connectivity at work areas for LANs for everypossible location of computer connectivity (testing, etc.), forcommon LAN printers, and for specialized computers connectivity. ■

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The learning resource center should provide a quiet, non-disruptive environment with furnishings and accommodations for staff/student researchand study.

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Displays of awards, plaques, photographs, models, and other items of memorabilia that convey the history and tradition of the United States Air Force.

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hese areas are important forstudent social interaction and

display of unique accomplishments ofdistinguished airmen. Designersshould employ the standards inChapter 3, as well as additional itemslisted in this chapter.

A. EnlistedHeritage Room

This room provides importantpictorial and static displays of uniqueand noteworthy missions, aircraft, andpeople. AMC personnel who visitthis area can take pride in the manysignificant contributions of fellowprofessional airmen.

Considerations

◆ Area should occupy a significant,highly visible space within thefacility to lend emphasis to itsimportance and to the school’sprofessional mission.

◆ Design the Enlisted HeritageRoom for convenient access andfor ease in changing and updatingthe displays.

◆ Install individual lighting controls,track lighting, ceiling-mountedaccent lighting, and individualdisplay case lighting, as requiredfor the displays.

◆ General themes for displays maytake the following forms:

• Local Air Force/AMC enlisted

decoration recipients

• USAF enlisted Medal of Honorrecipients

• Uniform displays

• Historical perspectives focusingon enlisted personnel involvedin recent and past air campaigns.

• Current and former CMSAFdisplays/memorabilia

• Order of the Sword

• History of AMC/Wing seniorenlisted advisors

• History of the US flag and otherpatriotic themes

• POW displays

• Important historical US andAir Force documents

◆ Use wood and stone pedestals,glass cases, wall-mounted cabi-netry, and other high-qualitydisplay furnishings.

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Use high-quality displays in the Enlisted Heritage Room to complement room decor and tohighlight historic articles on display.

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The student lounge should be designed for comfort and durability, while portraying a relaxed atmosphere. Use plants to “soften” the lounge area.

B. Student LoungeThe lounge should provide a comfort-able, attractive setting for studentinteraction. Staff, students, and guestsmay use this area for events such ascourse icebreaker, pregraduation social,and ALS orientation. Make everyeffort to ensure the room presents aprofessional appearance.

Considerations

◆ Use a comfortable seating areawith coffee tables, chairs, sofa, andwood magazine and periodicalrack.

◆ Maintain current biographies andphotos of instructors for studentinformation.

◆ Include storage cabinets, servingcounter, and a double sink.

◆ Use plants and accessories to soften the student lounge environ-ment. Live plants are desirable;however, professional quality silkplants are a suitable substitute.

◆ Preinstall wiring for cable televisionand phone connection.

◆ Provide the capability to supportthe following lounge equipment:25-inch cable-ready television monitor (minimum), microwaveoven, and an upright refrigerator. ■

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hese areas provide for person-nel administration activities

and educational services, as well as areceiving area for new students.Designers should employ the standardsin Chapter 3, as well as additionalitems listed in this chapter.

A. Waiting andReception Area

This high-visibility area is the first partof the school visited by most students,guests, and dignitaries. Because firstimpressions are long lasting, this areashould establish the professional tonefor the entire facility.

Considerations

◆ Design this area so that it is locat-ed at the entry of the facility.

◆ Include individual lighting con-trols; track- and ceiling-mountedaccent lighting to highlight specialdisplays when used in this setting.

◆ Furnish quality hardwood furnitureto support comfortable seatingareas; coffee tables, overstuffedchairs, sofa, and table lamp.

◆ Preinstall wiring for LAN computers.

◆ Use sound-dampening wall andfloor covering treatments.

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Professionally matted and framed pictures along with potted plants provide a professional accent to the area.

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Modular systems furniture offers flexibility for the administrative office.

B. AdministrativeArea

Accommodation of traffic and conve-nient customer service are essentialelements of an efficient school admin-istration area. Design this open areawith enough space to support staff,students, and base personnel.

Considerations◆ Locate the administrative area

so that it is adjacent to the waitingarea. Include a reception counteradjacent to the waiting/receptionarea.

◆ Use individual lighting controls;lighting should be bright andnonglaring.

◆ Preinstall phone connections,modem connections, and specialrequirements to support the maxi-mum planned number of people ineach room.

◆ Provide the capability to supportthe following administrative equipment: personal computers,photocopier, file cabinets, facsimilemachine, and laser printer.

◆ Use quality systems furniture withadequate storage. Arrange forconvenient use and easy move-ment of people within the office.


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C. ProgramManager’s andInstructors’Offices

These offices support several importantfunctions, such as staff/student counsel-ing, lesson plan reviews, peer consul-tations, and research. Ensure theseoffices reflect professional standards.

Considerations◆ Provide the capability to support

the following office equipment:file cabinets, personal computer,photocopier, facsimile machine,and laser printer.

◆ Use quality case work or systemsfurniture with adequate storage.Provide an administrative desk andcomfortable guest chairs. Arrangethe layout for convenient use andeasy movement of people withinthe office.

◆ Ensure that the offices havetelecommunications capability as required.


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The computing/test analysis room is a private area to conduct testing evaluation of students enrolled in ALS.

D.Computing/Test AnalysisRoom

This room provides a secure area forexam processing, records manage-ment, and storage of sensitivematerials.

Considerations◆ Install a key or cipher lock on

the entrance door.

◆ Use key lock or combination lockfile cabinet for test and studentdata storage, and paper shredderfor destruction of obsolete test andstudent information.

◆ Provide systems furniture andadequate storage for equipmentand testing. Arrange furniture for convenient use.

◆ Prewire LANs for the administra-tive computer connectivity,common LAN printers, and spe-cialized computer connectivity. ■

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ReferencesList of Publications

AFI 32-1023 Design and Construction Standards and Execution of Facility Construction

AFI 32-1024 Standard Facility Requirements

AFI 32-1032 Planning and Programming Real Property Maintenance Projects Using Appropriated Funds

AFM 88-3 Structural Design Criteria Loads

AFP 88-40 Sign Standards

AFR 125-37(1) The Installation and Resources Protection Program

ADA Americans with Disabilities Act

DoD 4270.1-M Construction Criteria Manual

FED STD. 795 Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards

MIL-HDBK 1008B Fire Protection for Facilities Engineering, Design, and Construction

MIL-HDBK 1190 Military Building Code

NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 101

NFPA 220 Types of Construction

10 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Energy Conservation Voluntary Performance Standards for Chapter 11 New Buildings; Mandatory for Federal Buildings

AMC Commander’s Guide to Facility Excellence

AMC Interior Design Guide

AMC Architectural Compatibility Plans

AMC Landscape Design Guide

Legend for References

(1) When published, AFI 31-209 (Air Force Resources Protection Program) will supersede AFR 125-37.

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